HI HR88

Urges Microsoft to consider building a data center in Hawaii to support the State's economic growth and technological development.

Highlights Microsoft's existing commitment to Hawaii, including employment of over 65 employees, 284 volunteer hours, and donations to 663 nonprofits in the State.

References Microsoft's investments in workforce development through grants to Hawaii Community College for cybersecurity training as part of a national initiative to train 250,000 cybersecurity workers by 2025.

Notes that data centers add an average of $32.5 million in annual economic activity to local communities and that Microsoft plans to build 50-100 new data centers globally each year.

Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to Microsoft's Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Global Data Center Construction.